Apple announces intel Mac mini, iPod Hi-Fi. Apple today announced the new intel-based Mac minis. Sad: There's no 499 USD model anymore. The entry level is a 599: An 1.5 GHz Core Solo model with 60 GB harddrive and combo drive (DVD/CD-RW). The 799 USD model has an 1.67 Core Duo processor, 80 GB harddrive and a SuperDrive.
The iPod Hi-Fi is a 349 USD boombox with an integrated iPod dock. All dockable iPods are compatible (and are charged through this dock, of course), the iPod shuffle is compatible, but you'll need a cable to connect it to the analog input at the back of the boombox.
So: Fun new products... Yes. But I guess most expected more from a special event. The Mac mini is a logical step - albeit unexpectedly pricey. The boombox is not really necessary by Apple, although I guess it's still a good product. - posted by Patrick Armbruster @ 22:44 [article link]